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GKL 416N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,322 mi
Last recorded40,322 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKL 416N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 40,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 39,637 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 39,637 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 38,985 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,197 miles

bothy drivers ball joints rubbers need replacing

front axle beam corroded

passenger lower ball joint slight lift

Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 35,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 34,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,601 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,304 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,333 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,153 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded

slight signs of corrosion on floor pan

wear detected at steering box linkage note enclosed by pannel preventing full examination

Fail 9 Oct 2009 17,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded

slight signs of corrosion on floor pan

wear detected at steering box linkage note enclosed by pannel preventing full examination

Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,838 miles

Centre Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 15,723 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 12,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 10,308 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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GKL 416N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKL 416N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GKL 416N registered?

GKL 416N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GKL 416N safe to buy?

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